Benefit Fraud

Benefit fraud is not a victimless crime. Report it now!

Benefit Fraud is not a victimless crime

It is an offence to make false declarations in support of a housing benefit/council tax support claim or to fail to inform the council promptly of a change that may affect the amount a person is entitled to.

Don't do it and don't let anyone else do it!

Help us tackle fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to tackling benefit fraud, and it has a dedicated team of officers whose job it is to investigate and prosecute offenders.